Good afternoon sara bloomquist is off and we are following breaking news at this hour. Chopper 6 hd is live over a plane crash in allentown. Officials say that the single engine plane went down in the Little Lehigh river, are you looking live at the wreckage just west of the i78 overpass, the pilot was rescued from the water and taken to the hospital, no word on what caused this crash, the ntsb will take over the investigation and this is live in allentown from chopper 6 hd, stay with the breaking news on this story on 6 abc and online at 6abc. Com. Our other big story is another potential heat wave in the forecast, we are enjoying a beautiful, sunny friday as we look live at the sky 6 hd skyline in center city. Karen rogers is here with more. Reporter its beautiful out there, we have nothing but clear skies, some clouds and showers up to the northwest, and that is not our problem. Taking a look at the temperatures, 81 in Martins Creek season 80 in kroetsville, and the dew points are n
Philadelphia, blank slates and for those who come through the airport, well, the airport will be the first point of contact. From areas of new led lighting to a virtual library, to improved wifi, papal visit visitors will enter an airport that has been spiffed up. Color has been added from planters and club chairs to the tile in some restrooms. Older signage like this has been largely replaced with international directionals punctuated with simple white on red arrows. Unlike septa which is gearing up to move twice its normal numbers during the visit there is so far no evidence here that extra flights are being scheduled. Airline schedules are pretty well defined so we kind of know how many airplanes are coming and we know how many seats are on those airplanes. We can plan for that but we do think it will be busy. Maybe thanksgiving style busy and we can deal with that. Unlike thanksgiving when many travelers are returning home its expected many will be newcomers. With that in mind 900
Buildings like the philadelphian along the parkway. I feel like im going to be a prisoner in my home. Reporter Francine Gilbert parks in the buildings garage. For three days she wont be able to move her car and if she lever the garage before thursday night. I cant bring the car back and then how. I going to return if theres no transportation . So, its a problem. Reporter and they wont even be able to get around on their shuttle bus. Outside the black zone major arteries like lombard street will be limited to emergency vehicles only, closed to traffic and parking. While many respect scrambling to adjust, others say bring it on. Reporter youre okay with it. Were okay with it. We prefer to be able to leave the building but in the absence of that, were happy to be able to be with friends in the building. Reporter now the city will be holding another briefing next week on exactly what Center City Residents can expect and the Mayors Office says that plenty of signs will be posted in the Park
You have to be kidding me. Thst no one like roy. Reporter the icon plane landed in shallow water. About six feet deep. There was no may day call. That were sent in by the air traffic control. There was no may day call. Reporter the plane landing upside down. The worst case happened. And it just breaks our heart. Reporter fans openly shared their heartbreak over the death of the former mlb pitching and two time sigh young winner. He was the leader of quiet leader. And he was so tough. And he wanted to finish every game he started. Are you kidding me . Its horrible. Reporter he loved flying. It was in his blood having grown up with a pilot for a father. The 40 yearold known as dock. Leaving a legacy behind. On and off the field. Hes a great person. Great family man. Great guy. Really sad. Hall day known as a great player and better human being. A steady stream of tributes has been pouring in. Since the news broke. Former phillies ace was a teammate of holiday for parts of four seasons. H
He immediately comes over the top of the roof of think vehicle firing on both of our troopers. Some people ask me also how did this individual escape the two Police Officers in a physical scuffle or get loose. I dont know mr. Clary but he is it hundred pounds and 555511. And he awaits more surgery and officials also said that clary shot at the officers with a semi automatic handgun for which he does not have a permit to carriey and bail is set at 1 million. Walter, thank you. Can you find more on trooper kellys shooting and recovery at 6abc. Com. We posted videos from the scene and social media updates and the latest on the investigation. Time for a check of the accuweather forecast. Lets see how its going. Meteorologist, adam joseph, standing by outdoors, i see sun bouncing off your forehead adam. Reporter yes temperatures today warmer than yesterday and still cool but at least we gain the sunshine back and said goodbye to the rain. The temperatures now its cool here and cool across m